Sr. Materials Planner

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

About the role

We are a fast-growing business looking to expand our team. The successful candidate will have a high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP/ERP reports daily to identify net material requirements, review action messages, and release purchase requisitions
• Release purchase requisitions to fulfill demand forecasts and master production schedule
• Provide daily shortage visibility and impact analysis to Production Planner and Operations Leaders
• Create and maintain all “intercompany” purchase orders; maintain daily communication with intercompany counterparts
• Support, communicate, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the company
• Support Kanban or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs where applicable
• Review/analyze cycle count reports from the warehouse team to highlight critical component variances that will impact production
• Collaborate with procurement to expedite or defer orders proactively based on changes to production schedules
• Monitor actual material costs incurred to date against total estimated project budget
• Track committed costs to project (Open Purchase Orders and Supplier Agreements)
• Align delivery of high-value components with the project “Cost to Cost/Percent Complete” targets
• Serve as backup/cross-coverage for peer planners and buyers as needed
• Maintain audit-ready records and support internal/external and customer audits

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience, or a combination of education and on-the-job experience
• Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
• Strong background in project material management
• Extensive experience in production planning
• Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems
• U.S. Citizenship required
• This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,051–$90,000 per year. This range reflects the good-faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications, such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave)
• Parental leave benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Annual performance-based bonuses and equity awards
• Overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable)
• Company contribution to a health savings account
• Telemedicine services
• Legal insurance
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
• Community service hours

Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.